Runcorn Helsby by election Who are the candidates

A total of 15 candidates are standing in the by-election

The poll is expected to be a tightly fought contest between Labour and Reform UK.

The by-election follows the resignation of former MP Mike Amesbury, who won a clear majority for Labour in the general election but then received a 10-week suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to punching a constituent last year.

The candidates are as follows:

Catherine Anne Blaiklock (English Democrats)

Dan Clarke (Liberal Party)

Chris Copeman (Green Party)

Paul Duffy (Liberal Democrats)

Peter Ford (Workers Party)

Howling Laud Hope (Monster Raving Loony Party)

Sean Houlston (Conservatives)

Jason Philip Hughes (Volt UK)

Alan McKie (independent)

Graham Harry Moore (English Constitution Party)

Paul Andrew Murphy (Social Democratic Party)

Sarah Pochin (Reform)

Karen Shore (Labour)

John Stevens (Rejoin EU)

Michael Williams (independent)

Published: 28/04/2025 by Radio NewsHub